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Business Education - Information Technology, Minor

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Graduation Plan

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Requirements

This minor provides students or teachers who have an Educator License in the State
of Utah with the coursework necessary to obtain an endorsement in Information Technology
Education—Multimedia. This endorsement enables recipients to teach Digital Media I,
Digital Media II, and 3D Graphics and Animation. In addition to coursework there are
other requirements imposed by the State, so students will need to complete additional
work to receive this endorsement.

Total Program Credits: 20

Matriculation Requirements:

Minimum ACT scores.

GPA of 2.75 or higher.

A CAPP written exam.

An interview directed by the Secondary Teacher Education Selection and Retention Committee.

Complete 12 credits from the following courses. To be eligible for an endorsement
in any of the following areas, include those courses and see adviser, as other requirements
are required for USOE-CTE endorsement.

Overall grade point average 2.75 or above with no grade lower than a B- in all discipline
and specialty core courses.

Students are responsible for completing all prerequisite courses.

Notes:

Students must pass a criminal background check at the beginning of the junior year.

Participation in Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) or Delta Epsilon Chi (DEX) is recommended for
one semester.

Students will teach at least one computer technology course during the student teaching
experience.

Graduation Plan

This graduation plan is a sample plan and is intended to be a guide. Your specific
plan may differ based on your Math and English placement and/or transfer credits applied.
You are encouraged to meet with an advisor and set up an individualized graduation
plan in
Wolverine Track.

Milestone courses (pre-requisites for a course in one of the subsequent semesters)
are marked in red and Italicized.

Department

The Information Systems & Technology Department offers stackable degree programs to provide students with engaged learning opportunities to help students develop technical, communication, managerial, and lifelong -learning skills. The department’s programs prepare students for opportunities in information systems, information technology and security, information management, and education.

Vision Statement

The Information Systems and Technology Department will be the premier source of skilled information systems, information technology and security, information management, and business education professionals in the Intermountain Mountain region. This vision will be accomplished by:

Attracting well-qualified, motivated, and engaged students.

Attracting and maintaining a skilled and highly trained, student-oriented faculty who are excellent teachers, applied scholars, and committed to serving the Institution.

Providing educational programs that are regionally and nationally recognized within the educational and professional communities, and technologically relevant to potential employers of graduates

The Information Systems & Technology Department offers a variety of certificates and degrees, providing pathways into stackable academic credentials. Students can earn certificates and associate degrees on their path toward a bachelor’s degree.

The B.S. in Information Systems is accredited by the Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org. The B.S. in Information Technology is accredited by the Computing Commission of ABET, www.abet.org.

Graduate Credentials:

Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity

Faculty Credentials

Faculty have earned appropriate degrees, with over 55.6% holding doctorate degrees and 5.5% ABD. Faculty have worked full-time at UVU for an average of 12½ years, with 7 full-time faculty who have worked at UVU over 19 years. This does not include teaching experience at other institutions or other employment. Industry experts in the field are hired as adjuncts to teach a variety of courses.